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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,220.34, 506,641.32 and 160,187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,220.34, 506,641.32 and 160,187.62 is: 239,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,220.34 : 506,641.32 = 160,187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,220.34/506,641.32 = 160,187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,220.34x = 506,641.32 × 160,187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,220.34x = 81,157,667,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,667,244.46/338,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,955.02

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